| Global_Environment_and_Technology_Foundation Information resources promoting the development and use of innovative technology to achieve sustainable development. |
| Global_System_for_Sustainable_Development A project of the Global Accords Consortium for Sustainable Development housed at MIT. GSSD consists of an index to some of the best resources and materials on sustainability on the Internet. |
| GPI_Atlantic_-_Genuine_Progress_Index_for_Atlantic_Canada Non-profit research group developing an index for measuring sustainable development for Nova Scotia, integrating social, economic, and environmental variables. |
| Green_Alliance An UK organisation that aims to promote sustainable development by ensuring that the environment is at the heart of decision-making. |
| Greening_Australia Diverse information about sustainable agriculture, native ecosystems, and issues. Site offers different territory specific sections. |
| Greening_the_Heartland Focuses on innovation and sustainability of buildings and cities and markets these practices in the Heartland region of the United States. |
| IISDnet International Institute for Sustainable Development. Focus is on sustainability at the global, regional, and community scales. |
| Institute_for_Local_Self_Reliance_(ILSR) The ILSR is a nonprofit research and educational organization that provides technical assistance and information on environmentally sound economic development strategies. |
| Institute_for_Social,_Economic_and_Ecological_Sustainability Center for interdisciplinary study of sustainability issues at the University of Minnesota, including: biosafety, organic aquaculture, population and risk assessment of transgenic organisms. |
| The_Knossus_Project US based research and development firm that promotes integrated sustainable systems. |
| Lightstone_Foundation_and_Community_Development_Corporation A regional center for sustainable family farming, natural resource management, and rural community-based development, enhancing the social, economic, and environmental vitality of West Virginia and Vi |
| Living_Room_-_A_Place_for_All_of_Us Web magazine and forum dedicated to discussions of sustainable living practices in human communities, with emphases on transportation, urban design, environmental and economic justice, community, and |
| Looking_for_Oregon\'s_Future__What_is_Sustainability? An exploration of the definitions, issues, and efforts related to sustainability, both in Oregon and other places. |
| Novatlantis__ETH Swiss Federal Institute of Technology ETH Zurich initiatives for sustainability, energy, ecology and economy. Includes information about current projects and upcoming events. English/French/German. |
| Pee_Dee_Resource_Conservation_and_Development_Center Purpose is to promote conservation and sustainable rural development. Includes archived newsletters council members, events calendar, historic markers, and educational articles. Located in South Car |
| Redefining_Progress Nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that develops policies and tools that shift the economy and public policy towards sustainability. Includes how to help, news, and a list of projects and programs. |
| Regional_Information_Service_Centre_for_Southeast_Asia_on_Appropriate_Technology Resource on appropriate technologies in the fields of sustainable agriculture, waste management, textiles and renewable energy, primarily in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam and Yunnan province in Ch |
| Second_Nature__Education_for_Sustainability Nonprofit organization working to help colleges and universities expand their efforts to make environmentally sustainable and just action a foundation of learning and practice. Organization informatio |
| Stockholm_Environment_Institute_(SEI) Independent, international research institute specialising in sustainable development and environment issues at local, national, regional and global policy levels. Aims to clarify the requirements, st |
| Sustain_Magazine Website about sustainable development in the construction, engineering, planning and property sectors. Searchable listings of sustainability events, searchable index, and sample articles. Focus is on |
| Sustainability_Institute A "think-do tank" dedicated to sustainable resource use, economics, and community. Providing information, analysis, and practical demonstrations that can foster transit |
| Sustainability_Web_Ring The webring focuses on the efforts of organizations to achieve sustainable development. |
| Sustainable_Architecture_Building_and_Culture A unique compendium of links for those interested in sustainable design and building. A good start, when moving toward making life easier on the earth. |
| Sustainable_Development_Department of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), providing multilateral financial assistance for Latin America and the Caribbean. Provides technical advice to Bank project teams, and creates and dissemin |
| Sustainable_Enterprises Ideas and solutions for sustainable living, businesses and communities. |
| Sustainable_Systems New Zealand organization offering workshops, consultancy, and other education, training and support, to further the particular goals of a business or organization while advancing a sustainable environ |
| 5th_World_Network_for_Sustainable_Development Networking and education for individuals and communities interested in sustainable development, permaculture design, and bioregional resource protection. |
| Tools_of_Change__Proven_Methods_for_Promoting_Health_and_Environmental_Citizenship Case studies, planning guides and worksheets for programs to promote healthier and/or more environmentally sustainable actions and habits. |
| Towards_Sustainability UK site with links and resources for sustainable development initiatives. |
| WWW_Encyclopedia_of_Sustainable_Development Sustainability information for use at all levels, from that of senior decision makers at the national and international levels to the grass-roots and individua |
| Your_Planet_Earth Objective is to help create a sustainable society. Has news, discussion forums, publishes articles from its user group. |
| Animal_Health_Service_-_The_Netherlands The 'Gezondheidsdienst voor Dieren' or GD helps Dutch cattle, dairy, beef, sheep, goat, pig and poultry farmers to attain the highest possible health and quality levels |
| Animal_Production_Systems_Group Explores sustainable development options for high and low external input animal production systems on a worldwide scale. |
| Breeds_of_Livestock___Oklahoma_State_University Encyclopedia of individual breeds of cattle, horses, sheep, goats, swine, and other species. |
| Federation_of_Animal_Science_Societies US society promoting animal agriculture. Details of the society, member directory, newsletters and meetings. |
| Invertebrate_Images Images of invertebrates from the tropical rain forest, deserts and coral reefs. |
| Journal_of_Animal_Science official journal of the American Publication lists results of new research in genetics, growth and physiology, nutrition, and production. Includes access to archived issues. |
| Martha\'s_Vineyard_Shellfish_Group Aquaculture techniques for the hatchery and field production of commercially important bivalve shellfish including spawning, phytoplankton, larval, and seed production. Descriptions of culture methods |
| Microlivestock__Little-Known_Small_Animals_with_a_Promising_Economic_Future Describes little-known small animals and microbreeds of common livestock animals that may be economically useful. Targeted at developing countries. |
| The_National_Institute_for_Animal_Agriculture Describes its work in serving and promoting the livestock industry in the United States. Includes downloadable technical papers, event and educational information. |
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Search the Site Ecocomposite ('e-kO- käm-'pä-zit) n. || <Gr oikoshouse + L com together + ponere to place> || A composite is a solid material composed of two or more substances havingdifferent physical characteristics and in which each substance retains itsidentity while contributing desirable properties to the whole, an ecocompositeis: 1. a combination of all natural materials, such as a split cane flyfishing rod2. a combination of natural or recycled fibers with natural or recycled matrix material, such as wood fiber and recycled plastic lumber3. a combination of synthetic materials which is nontoxic and easy to fully recycle David A. BainbridgeAssociate Professor, Sustainable ManagementUnited States International College of BusinessAlliant International University (AIU), San Diego PowerPoint Presentation for Society for Ecological Restoration 2003 Conference in Austin, Texas Establishing Native Grass from Containers in Southern California by David Bainbridge and Laurie Lippitt (3.348 MB) The Search for Sustainability The Straw Bale Revolution In 1985 I did some consulting work on energy efficiency in housing for pigs(they are as sensitive as we are and get irritable if they are hot or cold). Iran across a couple of articles on straw bale buildings, which my former bossJon Hammond had been advocating in the 1970s. I had recently learned about theproblem of rice straw disposal and this time around it made sense. I wrote thefirst of many articles on straw bale buildings in 1985 and it was published in1986 in the international journal Agriculture, Ecosystems, Environment. Ialso began talking about straw bale buildings and writing articles at everyopportunity. I thought it might take 25 years to jump-start the straw balerevolution, but it took less than 10. The permaculture movement played acritical role in the early years as integrated ecological design was just commonsense to these pioneers. In 1989 we held the first straw bale building workshop in Oracle, AZ (not farfrom the multi-hundred million dollar folly Biosphere II). I wrote the firstcrude book in 1991 with the help of Bill and Athena Steen and an improvedversion in 1992 all on newsprint to keep the cost low. Steve MacDonald, MattsMyhrman and Judy Knox were also on the straw bale trail in Arizona and NewMexico and after Matts visited the historic straw bale buildings of Nebraska weall were energized. In 1992 Matts and Judy launched The Last Straw - thejournal of straw bale construction, which was their labor of love for many yearsand has played a pivotal role in the revolution. They also began teachingoutstanding workshops around the country. By 1994 when Chelsea Green publishedour book “The Straw Bale House”, with the added insight of David Eisenberg,the worldwide movement was increasing. This book has now sold almost 100,000copies and helped people around the world discover the beauty and elegance ofstraw bale building. David Eisenberg has almost single-handedly taken on theHerculean task of bringing sustainability and alternative building materialsinto the international building codes. Today there are building codes for strawbale buildings in many cities, states and countries; and there are now 8 majorbooks or publications on straw bale building and a number of good videos. A1500 square meter straw bale building was recently completed in Australia, and a1600 square meter winery is under construction near Healdsburg, California. High-riseswill follow. By 1995 I was partly burned out from work on straw bale and had assumed a newposition teaching at United States International University (nowAlliant International University) where developing acurriculum and program in environmental studies based on problem solvingrequired 70-90 hours week after week. My role in straw bale diminished, but Iremain active as time allows. Students at USIU (now AIU) built a straw bale amphitheaterand several have worked on straw bale projects. Towards the Era of Ecocomposites An ecocomposite material is made of natural materials that are non-toxic andbiodegradable. Early composites were almost all ecocomposites and wouldrelatively quickly degrade into compost. Imagine what's left after a birch barkcanoe is left in a field for ten years compared to a fiberglass boat (a moderncomposite). Ecocomposites have been used for thousands of years, including such things as sinew backed bows, birch bark canoes, snowshoes,and straw/clay buildings. Modern work on ecocomposites has increased in recent years but mostengineers and material development specialists are unfamiliar with traditionalmaterials such as linen (flax),hemp and natural resins (cashewnutshell resin) and recent developmentssuch as waste based plastics made from chickenfeathers. Ecocomposite materialsfor packaging and protecting sensitive equipment during shipping can also bemade using natural materials such as puffed millet (popcorn has occasionallybeen used) and natural binders such as starch, shellac or hide glue. Modernecocomposites that are still used and gaining favor include linoleum(which has solidwear resistance),natural fiber panels used in cars(Grownto Drive?) and paneling and trim used in architecture andinterior design. MoreInfo. Today, with the Internet and world wide web I expect the ecocomposite revolutionwill proceed even more rapidly. Come join us! 
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